Questions Thread

[StanSP]

Thank god you chose Salt & Vinegar and not Prawn Cocktail.

Me too!

[Captain...]

common philosophical question :

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?

Most basic answer:

No, because the definition of sound is "something that you hear." No one's there to hear the tree fall, so the tree doesn't make a sound.

ok then :

if a tree is standing in a forest and no one is around to see it , is it still green ?

if the fruit of a tree rots in the forest ,and no-one is around to smell it , does it still smell ?

if fruits of a tree aren't tasted does this mean they have no taste ?

if no one rubs their hands along the rough bark of a tree , does this mean that the tree has no tactile quality ?

my real question is

why is the sound of a falling tree always used in this discussion , not any of the other senses ?

The other definition of sound is vibration of the air molecules, so in that case yes it does make a sound.

It is not the only thought experiment though you may want to look up Schrodingers cat:

At it's most basic there is a cat in a box with some poison, how do you know the cat is dead without opening the box.

The more detailed explanantion is here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger%27s_cat#The_thought_experiment

[Stinkenzo]

been invited to an 'informal interview' at LIDL tomorrow, just to have a walk around the store and maybe do a few things. could anybody enlighten me what might happen? i had a similar thing last summer at Blockbuster, although the interview was done on the phone and i was given a few tasks in the store. it turned out shit cause in about 30mins we only had about two customers. other burning question: is it best to dress formally for an informal interview?

[StanSP]

It is only Lidl, but shirt, tie, trousers is best. Good to make a first impression, albeit Lidl.

You'll probably just be asked a few health & safety questions, a few questions on the stock etc.

[Jackirius]

Go in this and just see what they say.

[TheUltimateWinner]

Go in this and just see what they say.

I Wore that for a job interview at waitrose...

[Webbo]

Right, I'm trying to help my daughter with her maths revision. I think I know the answer but I want to make sure. What is;

4x +1=12

3

[Asha]

Right, I'm trying to help my daughter with her maths revision. I think I know the answer but I want to make sure. What is;

4x +1=12

3

I make it x = 11/4, so 2.75

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Right, I'm trying to help my daughter with her maths revision. I think I know the answer but I want to make sure. What is;

4x +1=12

3

Hmmmm

so 4 x 8.25 = 33 then 33 divided by 3 = 11 ... add the 1 = 12

Making x = 8.25???

[Webbo]

I make it x = 11/4, so 2.75

Hmmmm

so 4 x 8.25 = 33 then 33 divided by 3 = 11 ... add the 1 = 12

Making x = 8.25???

I made it 8.75. I'm not sure who's right now.

EDIT; Using the formula it looks like Barry's right. Thanks chaps.

Edited 19 January 2011 by Webbo

[TheUltimateWinner]

Right, I'm trying to help my daughter with her maths revision. I think I know the answer but I want to make sure. What is;

4x +1=12

3

Hmm

4x - 3 = X

X + 1 =12

x + 1 - 1 = 11

x = 11

[cambridgefox]

i thought 8.25 also 4 x 8.25 =33 you then do the division =11 lastly add the 1=12

[cambridgefox]

i might be wrong.your way looks right but i believe you add the 1 after you have done the division not at the same time

Im getting confused now!!!

[Webbo]

I'm sure Barry is right now.

4x +1=12. Get rid of the divide by 3 by timesing both sides by 3

3

4x+3=36. Get rid of the 3 by minusing 3 from both sides.

4x=33. x=8.25

[Stinkenzo]

It is only Lidl, but shirt, tie, trousers is best. Good to make a first impression, albeit Lidl.

You'll probably just be asked a few health & safety questions, a few questions on the stock etc.

Think he said something like he'll give me a few things to do on the shop floor. Anyone know what I might have to do?

[Guest Mee-9]

Go in this and just see what they say.

You get the cage free with the suit mate?

[The Doctor]

I'm sure Barry is right now.

4x +1=12. Get rid of the divide by 3 by timesing both sides by 3

3

4x+3=36. Get rid of the 3 by minusing 3 from both sides.

4x=33. x=8.25

he is. Take the one across to get 4X over 3 = 11, then times bothsides by 3 to get 4X=33, divide 33 by 4 to get X which does equal 8.25.

[AoWW]

Right, I'm trying to help my daughter with her maths revision. I think I know the answer but I want to make sure. What is;

4x +1=12

3

Have to admit, I'm clueless.

[Zingari]

when . in normal life , does anyone need to know the value of x in the formula

4x +1=12 ?

3

ps i do understand why we neeed to know really

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Think he said something like he'll give me a few things to do on the shop floor. Anyone know what I might have to do?

Certainly sounds like you need the (gimp) suit now!

If you see a computer, impress him by showing him your Batracer account!

[AoWW]

when . in normal life , does anyone need to know the value of x in the formula

4x +1=12 ?

3

ps i do understand why we neeed to know really

I don't... I swear that in 'real life' I've never had to work out what 'x' is.

[Zingari]

I don't... I swear that in 'real life' I've never had to work out what 'x' is.

well you don't have to now because everyone agrees that it's 8.25

[DJ Barry Hammond]

I don't... I swear that in 'real life' I've never had to work out what 'x' is.

She's the thieving bitch who stole all your money, tried to change you and was crap in bed yet you still love her.

[Asha]

Shit! I thought the 3 was just your guess Webbo!

Yeah, Barry's got it then.

Edited 19 January 2011 by Asha

[Stinkenzo]

impress him by showing him your Batracer account!